Forceps Injuries
Our birth injury lawyers in New York City at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP understand how difficult it can be to come to terms with a severe birth injury. We expect everyone helping with the delivery of our children to be properly trained and to act with the skill required to ensure the safety of both mother and child. When that does not happen, our birth injury lawyers want to help you hold people responsible for their mistakes and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Doctors, nurses, midwives and others are trained to react quickly and appropriately when complications arise during birth. Forceps are a tool used to help deliver a child if there is fetal distress or the mother cannot push. While forceps can greatly aid the delivery process, they can also cause tragic results if not used properly. If you suspect that your injuries or your child’s birth injuries were caused by the negligent use of forceps, our birth injury lawyers can help.
Forceps Can Cause Serious And Permanent Harm To Mothers And Children
Forceps can be used to expedite a long delivery or help with other complications. However, forceps are not appropriate in every situation. When used improperly or in the wrong circumstances, their use can lead to significant damage, including:
- Facial nerve damage
- Bruising or cuts
- Skull fractures
- Scarring
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain injury
Forceps can also harm the mother. Forceps delivery injuries can include anything from lacerations to nerve damage. Our birth injury lawyers in New York City have been assisting injury victims and their families for over 60 years. There is no excuse for medical negligence. If you have been injured, it is important to hold people responsible for their mistakes.
How Do I Schedule A Consultation With Your Birth Injury Lawyers In New York City?
If you or your child has suffered a FORCEPS INJURIES, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free consultation with our birth injury lawyers in New York City, call our Manhattan office at 212.406.1700, our Bronx office at 718.892.0400 or contact us online. We will review your case and discuss your legal options with you. The attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP take all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our services are free of charge unless there is a monetary recovery. Our law firm is proud to serve the New York City area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, as well as the surrounding counties and New Jersey. We offer legal services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.